Scotland Events January 2020

Scotland events highlights for January (having recovered from the new year) include the finale of Edinburgh’s Christmas, Celtic Connections and the Speciality Food Show.

Scotland Events January 2020….

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay30th December 2019 – 1st January 2020, EdinburghThe world’s greatest New Year party goes on for three days and nights of amazing events and fun with the traditional torchlit procession, street performers, fireworks, concerts, ceilidh, and of course, the big Hogmanay party itself.

Edinburgh’s Christmas16th November 2019 – 4th January 2020, EdinburghCentred around Princes Street Gardens. The Light Night, the Traditional German Christmas Market, Santa’s Reindeer Garden, The Edinburgh Wheel, The Great Scottish Santa Run and Winter Wonderland and more, for the ultimate festive experience.

Irn Bru Carnival20th December 2019 – 12th January 2020, SECC GlasgowEurope’s largest indoor fun fair, with over 60 rides and attractions, as well as new and exciting additions for thrill seekers, families and more kids rides than ever.

Great Stirling Castle Run11th January 2020, StirlingKick start the new year by overcoming the multi-terrain course through historic Stirling on paths, roads and trails.

Celtic Connections16th January – 2nd February 2020, GlasgowScottish talent and artists from all over the world perform in ceilidhs and concerts across Glasgow, in what has become the worlds biggest winter music festival.

Scotland’s Speciality Food Show19th – 21st January 2020, SECC, GlasgowMerging two of last year’s highly successful shows, these two great trade fairs provide even more reasons to visit.

Royal Yacht Britannia Burns Night24th & 25th January 2020, EdinburghCelebrating the birth of Robert Burns, our national poet, Burns nights are celebrated in pubs and clubs nationwide. Most do not offer online booking, but this is one of Scotland’s classics.

Edinburgh Military Tattoo: You’ll have to book your Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets early if you want to see this magnificent spectacle, and internationally acclaimed event, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Fringe Festival: One of the world’s largest arts events, the Festival stages more than 2,000 shows in hundreds of theatres, and a lot more.

Edinburgh Hogmanay: Year after year the Hogmanay street party brings something new: Torchlight Procession, Carnival, Street Theatre and more.

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